https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/unite union/ Unite Union News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:54:48+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-confirms-heathrow-strike-plans-for-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-confirms-heathrow-strike-plans-for-april/ Unite has announced up to 41 strikes at Heathrow Airport this spring as part of a bitter dispute over what the union says is the firing and rehiring of employees. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:10:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-brands-heathrow-contract-move-extremely-unhelpful/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-brands-heathrow-contract-move-extremely-unhelpful/ Unite has criticised reported plans from Heathrow Airport to fire and rehire staff on inferior contracts. The union said the move undermines a vulnerable industry at a critical time. Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:07:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/edinburgh-airport-to-cut-250-jobs-as-travel-slump-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/edinburgh-airport-to-cut-250-jobs-as-travel-slump-continues/ Unite has expressed its disappointment over job losses at Edinburgh Airport. The trade union has been in discussion with the airport about redundancies since the collapse of Thomas Cook. Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:42:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-staff-demonstrate-against-base-closures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-staff-demonstrate-against-base-closures/ The protests – which will take place in Newcastle, Southend tomorrow and at Stansted – come after staff voted in favour of a no confidence ballot in easyJet chief operating officer Peter Bellew. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:07:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walsh-argues-british-airways-acting-lawfully-in-jobs-dispute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walsh-argues-british-airways-acting-lawfully-in-jobs-dispute/ International Airlines Group chief executive, Willy Walsh, has rejected claims British Airways is acting unfairly toward staff as it seeks to downsize in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:34:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-seeks-to-block-iag-acquisition-of-air-europa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-seeks-to-block-iag-acquisition-of-air-europa/ Unite has informed EU commissioner for competition, Margrethe Vestager, that it intends to act as a third party opposing the acquisition of Air Europa by International Airlines Group. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:03:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-brands-virgin-atlantic-job-losses-premature/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-brands-virgin-atlantic-job-losses-premature/ “The company as yet have not formally notified us of the detail of their proposals, and we urge them not to act in haste while the job retention scheme is in operation,” said Unite national officer for civil air transport Oliver Richardson. Tue, 05 May 2020 14:11:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-baggage-handler-strike-averted-following-unite-pay-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/heathrow-baggage-handler-strike-averted-following-unite-pay-deal/ Potential industrial action at Heathrow has been averted after a multi-year pay deal was agreed by members of Unite employed in baggage handling at the airport. The pay deal covers hundreds of workers employed by Babcock Airports. Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:16:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gatwick-security-staff-strike-suspended/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gatwick-security-staff-strike-suspended/ Strikes by security workers at Gatwick airport have been suspended after an improved pay offer was made. The 130 members of Unite who are employed by ICTS (UK) to scan passengers’ luggage for explosive materials and other dangerous and prohibited materials, were due to stage a 48-hour strike from Saturday morning. Wed, 07 Aug 2019 11:37:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-new-strike-threats-at-gatwick-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-new-strike-threats-at-gatwick-airport/ Two separate groups of workers at Gatwick airport are to begin balloting for industrial action over pay. If the workers vote for strike action, passengers at Gatwick are set to face delays and disruption later this summer. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:27:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-set-to-be-hit-by-strike-action-at-luton-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wizz-air-set-to-be-hit-by-strike-action-at-luton-airport/ Baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by GH London Ground Handling Services at Luton Airport have voted for strike action. The decision was taken in response to the company’s decision to impose a pay freeze on staff. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 11:06:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/special-assistance-staff-to-strike-at-gatwick/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/special-assistance-staff-to-strike-at-gatwick/ Thousands of passengers who need assistance will be affected when more than 250 workers stage three 48-hour stoppages from 05:00 on November 20th, ending at 05:00 on November 22nd. Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:41:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-secure-pay-increase-for-luton-airport-staff/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-secure-pay-increase-for-luton-airport-staff/ Staff employed by Menzies at Luton Airport have secured a pay increase of almost nine per cent after successful negotiations prevented industrial action and delivered significant improvements for the workforce. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:40:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-baggage-handlers-to-strike-over-pay/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-baggage-handlers-to-strike-over-pay/ Baggage handlers at Luton Airport have voted to reject a new pay offer from their employer Menzies Aviation. United argues the deal fails to recognise their hard work and the rising cost of living. Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:03:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-secures-pay-increase-for-baggage-handlers-at-gatwick/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-secures-pay-increase-for-baggage-handlers-at-gatwick/ Almost a thousand easyJet ground staff and baggage handlers at Gatwick airport employed by DHL have negotiated a pay boost worth on average 7.5 per cent over two years. Fri, 15 Jun 2018 07:55:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-reaches-cabin-crew-agreement-with-unite-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-reaches-cabin-crew-agreement-with-unite-in-uk/ Ryanair has signed its second cabin crew union recognition agreement with Unite the Union, who will now be the representative body for Ryanair directly employed cabin crew in the UK. Tue, 12 Jun 2018 07:30:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-strike-set-to-go-ahead/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luton-airport-strike-set-to-go-ahead/ Strike action at Luton Airport is set to go ahead over the Bank Holiday weekend. Baggage handlers at Luton Airport have voted to reject a new pay offer from their employer Menzies Aviation which workers say fails to recognise their hard work and the rising cost of living. Thu, 24 May 2018 08:59:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-threatens-christmas-strike-at-london-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-threatens-christmas-strike-at-london-heathrow/ About 4,000 workers at Heathrow Airport, members of Unite, have rejected the company’s holiday pay offer and imposed cuts to terms and conditions in a consultative ballot. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:48:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-utilise-qatar-airways-planes-to-overcome-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-utilise-qatar-airways-planes-to-overcome-strike/ British Airways has been granted permission to lease aircraft from Qatar Airways in order to cover gaps in services caused by a 16-day strike by cabin crew. Transport secretary Chris Grayling said British Airways would be allowed to lease nine Qatar A320 and 321 planes. Sat, 01 Jul 2017 12:21:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-mixed-fleet-members-announced-two-week-strike-at-british-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-mixed-fleet-members-announced-two-week-strike-at-british-airways/ Unite members working for British Airways’ mixed fleet have announced a two week strike. The decision comes after BA refused the union’s final compromise position on the outstanding issue of sanctioning striking cabin crew. Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:51:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-members-to-stage-week-long-strike-at-british-airways-from-friday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-members-to-stage-week-long-strike-at-british-airways-from-friday/ Members of Unite working as cabin crew for British Airways mixed fleet have announced a further round of strikes. Cabin crew in the mixed fleet will walk out for seven days from Friday as part of their on-going pay dispute, taking the total number of strike days to 26. Mon, 27 Feb 2017 05:17:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-strikes-pay-deal-with-virgin-atlantic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-strikes-pay-deal-with-virgin-atlantic/ Pay for thousands of Virgin Atlantic Airlines crew has taken off after constructive negotiations between Unite and Virgin delivered a pay deal worth more than double the current rate of inflation for thousands of cabin crew and significantly above inflation for on-board managers. Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:36:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-calls-new-48-hour-strike-at-british-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-calls-new-48-hour-strike-at-british-airways/ Members of the Unite union working as cabin crew for British Airways ‘mixed fleet’ have announced a new 48-hour strike. The industrial action is scheduled to start on Tuesday, January 10th. United argues the decision was unavoidable after the airline refused to extend the mandate of an ongoing strike vote to allow for talks to resolve a dispute over pay to continue. Wed, 04 Jan 2017 09:39:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baggage-handlers-strike-set-to-hit-uk-airports-next-week-says-unite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baggage-handlers-strike-set-to-hit-uk-airports-next-week-says-unite/ Representatives from Unite and British Airways are meeting in London today to as the union prepares to call cabin crew out on strike over Christmas. Ahead of the tales, Unite general secretary Len McCluskey said: “I am delighted that British Airways has heeded our calls for talks.”  Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:22:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-threat-looms-over-christmas-travel-at-british-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-threat-looms-over-christmas-travel-at-british-airways/ Cabin crew at British Airways have voted in favour of strike action over what they argue is low pay. Some 79 per cent of the crew that took part in the ballot voted for strike action, with over 2,500 members of the Unite members who crew routes to dozens of destinations now considering action. This could come as soon as December 21st. Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:27:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-ballots-on-strike-action-at-gatwick-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-ballots-on-strike-action-at-gatwick-airport/ Gatwick Airport has been accused of “blatant opportunism” over the closure of its final salary pension scheme by trade union Unite. The attack comes as the union serves notice that it will begin balloting its 1,800 members for strike action and action short of strike from next week. Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:06:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-praises-progress-with-ba-crew/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-praises-progress-with-ba-crew/ Unite has said “significant progress” has been made in moving towards Unite becoming the recognised union for British Airway’s mixed fleet cabin crew. The development brings a positive closure to a chapter in relationships between the airline and the union which saw cabin crew challenge operational changes that they feared would destroy the airline’s reputation for world class customer care. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:21:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-vote-for-peace-settlement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-vote-for-peace-settlement/ The final nail has been put in the coffin of one of the bitterest disputes in aviation history after British Airways cabin crew voted overwhelmingly for a peace deal. Unite said members voted 92 percent in favour of an “honourable settlement’’, with 8 percent against, in a turnout of 72 percent. Almost 10,000 were balloted by the union, which declared the dispute formally over. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:50:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-moves-closer-to-ending-ba-dispute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-moves-closer-to-ending-ba-dispute/ British Airways and the Unite union have reached an agreement to settle their two-year industrial dispute. As part of the deal BA has agreed to restore travel concessions to staff who went on strike and to award some lower-paid employees top-up payments. The agreement will now be put to a ballot of about 10,000 union members. Thu, 12 May 2011 11:52:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/positive-talks-bring-ba-resolution-closer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/positive-talks-bring-ba-resolution-closer/ “Positive” talks between British Airways chairman Keith Williams and United general secretary Len McCluskey appear to have bought resolution in the long-running cabin crew dispute incrementally closer. The pair met, along with cabin crew representatives, earlier, to discuss a way forward from the two-year deadlock. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:12:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strikes-off-as-peace-settlement-nears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strikes-off-as-peace-settlement-nears/ Union leaders have called for British Airways cabin crew to hold off from strikes over the Easter and Royal Wedding holidays, raising hopes of a final settlement in the long-running dispute. The two sides said that a 28-day extension had been agreed to allow for further talks, and that lasting peace was essential for the good of both parties. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:40:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-support-for-further-strikes-at-ba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-support-for-further-strikes-at-ba/ Cabin crew at British Airways have voted in favour of further industrial action in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. Employees voted eight-to-one in favour of new strikes, with disruption now possible over the Easter break. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:40:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-faces-easter-and-royal-wedding-strike-threat1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-faces-easter-and-royal-wedding-strike-threat1/ British Airways could endure strike action over Easter and the Royal Wedding after cabin crew agreed to take part in a new ballot. Unite is holding its fourth ballot in two years – with the result due to be declared on March 28. A yes vote could lead to industrial action over the peak holiday period in April. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:15:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-ballots-ahead-of-easter-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-ballots-ahead-of-easter-strike-action/ Unite has given British Airways seven days notice of its intention to ballot crew members over possible strike action during Easter 2011. In the latest stage of its ongoing battle with the airline the trade union is seeking the immediate restoration of travel concessions lost during earlier strikes and restoration of all earnings docked from crew off sick during strike dates. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:01:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-attacks-dysfunctional-unite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-attacks-dysfunctional-unite/ British Airways has branded Unite “dysfunctional” as the trade union confirmed it would ballot members over further industrial action at the airline. In a move designed to disrupt publicity around the merger of BA and Spanish flag-carrier Iberia, Unite said a ballot would begin in seven days. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:28:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-lashes-out-at-ba-following-suspension/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-lashes-out-at-ba-following-suspension/ Tensions were again rising in the battle between British Airways and Unite earlier today following the suspension of a member of cabin crew. The British flag-carrier allegedly suspended Ms Andrea Molton following attempts to collect Christmas money for fellow employees presently suspended following strike action earlier in the year. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:01:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-elects-hardline-candidate-ahead-of-ba-battle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-elects-hardline-candidate-ahead-of-ba-battle/ The mastermind of the Unite action against British Airways, Len McCluskey, has been elected to lead the union following a ballot. Unite recently rejected the latest contract offer from the airline, with the battle expected to see further industrial unrest during the winter. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:25:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fresh-strike-fears-at-ba-as-unite-cancels-ballot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fresh-strike-fears-at-ba-as-unite-cancels-ballot/ Fears of fresh strike action at British Airways are increasing today after the Untie union suspended a proposed ballot of cabin crew members. Despite recently acknowledging the offer on the table from the airline was probably the “best available”, Unite leaders have decided they are unable to recommend the proposal to members. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:11:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-win-latest-round-in-cabin-crew-battle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-win-latest-round-in-cabin-crew-battle/ British Airways has won the latest round in its ongoing battle with Unite, after the High Court rejected the trade union’s appeal against the airline’s decision to reduce the number of cabin crew staff on flights. Meanwhile, Unite affiliate Bassa has told members the deal on the table is probably the “best available”. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:03:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strikes-deal-with-ground-staff/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strikes-deal-with-ground-staff/ British Airways ground staff based at Heathrow have voted to accept the latest contract offer from the airline, concluding negotiations begun in 2009. The dispute had centred on working conditions and employment evels at the airport, with staff represented by the GMB and Unite unions. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:56:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-considers-strikes-over-bullying/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-considers-strikes-over-bullying/ Unite has mooted the possibility of further strike action over the Christmas period as part of an ongoing dispute with British Airways. Allegations of bullying during previous strikes have prompted the latest call, with cabin crew scheduled to meet early next week to discuss their next move. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:17:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-calls-off-strikes-at-baa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-calls-off-strikes-at-baa/ Airport operator BAA and the Unite trade union have reached agreement in a dispute over pay, averting the threat of strike action in the UK later this month. Details of the deal remain confidential, with both parties presently balloting members on the proposed settlement. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:12:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-and-baa-start-talks-to-head-off-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-and-baa-start-talks-to-head-off-strike/ BAA and the union Unite are continuing talks in a bid avert strike action that could result in the closure of six UK airports, including Heathrow, later this month. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:52:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-members-at-baa-vote-to-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-members-at-baa-vote-to-strike/ Holidaymakers in the United Kingdom face a month of uncertainty following a decision by BAA ground staff to vote for industrial action. Strikes could start as soon as August 24th, with disruption possible during the key summer holiday season. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:19:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unions-reach-agreement-in-principle-with-ba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unions-reach-agreement-in-principle-with-ba/ British Airways has reached an agreement in principle with Unite and GMB trade unions, potentially ending a long-running dispute with ground crew at the airline. Staffing arrangements have been under review since 2009 as the British flag-carrier seeks to cut costs, with the unions recommending members accept the latest offer. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:40:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-unite-talks-end-without-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-unite-talks-end-without-agreement/ ACAS hosted talks between British Airways and Unite aimed at ended the industrial dispute between the two sides have ended without agreement in London. However, hopes of a potential deal were raised, with the two sides agreeing to meet again next week. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:35:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-records-164m-losses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-records-164m-losses/ British Airways has posted a £164 million loss for the last quarter as the cabin crew strikes and volcanic ash cloud cost the flag carrier an estimated £250 million. It has also emerged that its cabin crew are plotting a 12-day strike over Christmas as their next weapon in the long-running dispute. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:49:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-to-sue-ba-over-removal-of-travel-perks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-to-sue-ba-over-removal-of-travel-perks/ The trade union Unite has thrown a spanner into the works of its ongoing negotiations with British Airways by announcing plans to mount legal action over the airline’s removal of travel concessions from cabin crew who went on strike. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:09:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baa-staff-threatens-strike-chaos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baa-staff-threatens-strike-chaos/ Millions of airline passengers could face severe disruption at the UK’s largest airports during the August bank holiday weekend after the trade union Unite announced a strike ballot of key BAA staff. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:27:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-reject-final-pay-offer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-reject-final-pay-offer/ British Airways cabin crew have rejected the airline’s “final” pay offer, which raises the possibility of further industrial action. The union Unite, which represents 90 percent of BA’s 12,000 cabin crew, said 67 percent of its members voted against the revised offer. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/editors-blog-unites-war-against-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/editors-blog-unites-war-against-aviation/ As the war of attrition with British Airways rumbles on, Unite has turned its attention toward BAA in a dispute ostensibly over pay at the airport operator. But, as Breaking Travel News junior editor Chris O’Toole discovers, all is not as it seems. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:18:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-threatens-strike-action-at-baa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-threatens-strike-action-at-baa/ With the threat of strike action at British Airways seemingly receding, Unite has confirmed it is to open a new front against the perceived injustices in aviation industry with a strike ballot at airport operator BAA. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:46:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walsh-guarantees-all-ba-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walsh-guarantees-all-ba-flights/ British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has said the airline will be able to offer all of its flights in the event of a further strike by Unite. The trade union began to put the latest British Airways deal to a ballot yesterday, with the answer expected in a matter of weeks. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:39:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/end-in-sight-for-ba-cabin-crew-dispute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/end-in-sight-for-ba-cabin-crew-dispute/ The long-running dispute between British Airways and its cabin crew could finally be drawing to a close after the Unite union postponed a strike ballot due tomorrow, and put an offer from the airline to its cabin crew members. BA heralded the move as “a genuine opportunity” to end the row that had threaten to cause further disruption over the summer holidays. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:47:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-to-ballot-over-fresh-strikes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-to-ballot-over-fresh-strikes/ Unite has declared its intention to conduct a fresh ballot of British Airways cabin crew in order to seek a mandate for further strike action. With a ballot now scheduled to run from June 29th, Unite could announce fresh industrial action at the end of July – in time for the key summer holiday period. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:59:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-union-talks-break-down-again/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-union-talks-break-down-again/ British Airways is facing further strikes by cabin crew after the latest talks with the Unite trade union failed to reach an agreement. This paves the way for another strike ballot, and if cabin crew vote for industrial action then a new wave of walk-outs could begin in the first week of August, the peak of the summer holidays. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:50:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-unite-set-for-new-conciliation-talks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-unite-set-for-new-conciliation-talks/ A new set of proposals to end the dispute between British Airways and the union representing its cabin crew has been unveiled by the arbitration service Acas. The two sides are expected to meet early this week in a bid to negotiate a settlement. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/BA-strikes-enter-final-day-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/BA-strikes-enter-final-day-/ Cabin crew at British Airways have walked out on the final day of planned strike action, with both sides seemingly no closer to reaching agreement. Unite has already warned it will ballot over further action, while BA chief Willie Walsh has warned he will fight for “as long as it takes”. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:20:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walsh-i-wont-back-down/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walsh-i-wont-back-down/ British Airways boss Willie Walsh has sent a defiant message to striking cabin crew, saying he will fight “for as long as it takes” to win the bitter battle to break the union’s stranglehold on the struggling airline. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:18:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-unions-aim-for-resolution-today/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-unions-aim-for-resolution-today/ British Airways cabin crew have started a fresh five-day strike as their dispute centred on pay, jobs and conditions continues. The walkout will coincide with half-term holidays, and could be followed by more action starting on 5 June. Sun, 30 May 2010 11:11:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-union-leaders-adjourn-talks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-union-leaders-adjourn-talks/ Negotiations aimed at resolving the British Airways cabin crew dispute have been adjourned till tomorrow. Chief executive Willie Walsh met leaders of the cabin crew union Unite at a secret location last night in a renewed bid to reach a settlement. Barring a breakthrough, the next round of strikes will start on Sunday. Thu, 27 May 2010 10:38:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-keeps-the-flag-flying/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-keeps-the-flag-flying/ British Airways has underlined its defiance to break the cabin crew strikes by painting a ‘‘keep the flag flying’’ slogan across the fuselages of a number of its aircraft. Meanwhile the union Unite is calling for Willie Walsh to step aside in the negotiations in favour of the “more respected” Keith Williams, the airline’s chief financial officer. Tue, 25 May 2010 14:07:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-to-appeal-against-ba-decision/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-to-appeal-against-ba-decision/ Unite has branded a High Court decision declaring planned British Airways cabin crew strikes illegal “an absolute disgrace” and launched an appeal. The trade union will present its case to the Appeal Court today following a decision by Mr Justice McCombe on Monday. Tue, 18 May 2010 10:06:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-to-operate-at-least-half-of-services-through-strikes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-to-operate-at-least-half-of-services-through-strikes/ British Airways plans to run at least half its services from Heathrow during the scheduled cabin crew strike next week. It has also made arrangements with more than 50 other carriers to allow its customers disrupted by the five-day walk-out to rebook with them. Thu, 13 May 2010 12:33:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-optimistic-in-unite-battle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-optimistic-in-unite-battle/ British Airways has remained bullish today, following the announcement of 20 days of strike action at the airline during May and June. The airline confirmed all departures from London Gatwick and City airports would operate as normal, while a “substantial” service would operate from Heathrow. Tue, 11 May 2010 16:06:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-talks-progressing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-talks-progressing/ British Airways has headed off a third round of industrial action by cabin crew next week as talks with unions attempting to resolve changes in working practices make “serious progress”. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:09:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-services-returning-to-normal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-services-returning-to-normal/ British Airways is seeking to return to a normal schedule this morning, following three days of industrial action by cabin crew. Both sides of the dispute are claiming victory, with disagreement centred on the number of flights the British flag-carrier was able to operate during the strike. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:31:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/last-ditch-ba-talks-enter-second-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/last-ditch-ba-talks-enter-second-day/ Showdown talks to avoid strike action at British Airways have entered a second day, with unions “optimistic” a deal can be reached in time. Cabin crew at the British flag-carrier are due to begin three days of industrial action tomorrow, with a further four days of strikes planned from March 27th. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:49:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-improves-strike-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-improves-strike-schedule/ British Airways has confirmed it will increase its flying schedule for the period of Unite’s strikes, following a decision by a “significant” number of employees to support of the company’s contingency plans. The airline had previously announced plans to fly 60 per cent of scheduled departures, with this number now expected to rise. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:57:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-seeks-to-internationalise-british-airways-dispute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-seeks-to-internationalise-british-airways-dispute/ The Unite union is expected to meet representatives from its American counterpart Teamsters later today, in an attempt to internationalise the ongoing dispute with British Airways. The first strike at the airline is planned for Saturday, with Unite potentially seeking to secure Teamster support to block BA aircraft landing in the US during the dispute. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:42:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-expected-to-confirm-cancellations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-expected-to-confirm-cancellations/ British Airways is expected to outline which flights will be cancelled, following a decision by the Unite union to strike later this month. Services from London City Airport and long-haul services from BA’s other London bases are expected to depart, while UK and European departures are likely to be hard hit. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:48:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-trains-1000-taskforce-to-break-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-trains-1000-taskforce-to-break-strike/ British Airways has unveiled plans to break potential industrial action, led by a task force of 1,000 trained volunteers to replace feuding cabin crew. Chief executive, Willie Walsh, said he would also hire up to 23 fully-crewed planes from a charter company to help run flights out of Heathrow. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:40:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-trains-strike-breaking-crew-on-ghost-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-trains-strike-breaking-crew-on-ghost-flights/ British Airways is operating “ghost flights” to train ground staff as cabin crew in order to minimise the potential disruption should strikes go ahead next month. Flights are operating from Heathrow to Cardiff and Glasgow to allow them to gain experience in the air, with colleagues pretending to be passengers. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:49:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-suspends-17-staff-for-bullying-strike-breaking-pilots/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-suspends-17-staff-for-bullying-strike-breaking-pilots/ British Airways has suspended 17 staff for making “inappropriate comments” on a website aimed at bullying pilots prepared to break a threatened cabin crew strike. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:29:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-faces-renewed-legal-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-faces-renewed-legal-action/ Unite is going to the High Court in a bid to get the cabin crew changes introduced by British Airways last November overturned. The workers’ union claims that the cost-cutting measures, which included freezing pay and cutting crew on long-haul flights, were imposed without it being properly consulted. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:05:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-faces-new-strike-ballot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-faces-new-strike-ballot/ British Airways cabin crew are to vote in a new strike ballot on 22 January, in a move that aims to strengthen trade union Unite’s position during talks with the airline. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:27:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-concedes-record-losses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-concedes-record-losses/ British Airways has unveiled its first ever summer losses as it presented its interim management report for the six months to the end of September. The report revealed an operating loss of £111 million (2008: profit of £140 million) and a pre-tax loss of £292 million. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:08:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cabin-crew-dispute-heads-for-high-court/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cabin-crew-dispute-heads-for-high-court/ The ongoing row over new employment contracts for thousands of British Airways cabin crew is set to switch to the High Court as the Unite union begins its legal action against the airline but lawyers are suggesting that it is unlikely the court will grant the orders because of the precedent it would set for public policy. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:32:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unions-urge-ba-to-avoid-job-cuts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unions-urge-ba-to-avoid-job-cuts/ Following yesterday’s talks with airline management, union leaders representing British Airways workers have urged the company not to impose job cuts, a pay freeze and new terms and conditions, in a bid to avert the threat of strike action. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:45:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-talks-begin-as-unions-threaten-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-talks-begin-as-unions-threaten-action/ Talks aimed at averting a strike by British Airways staff over planned job cuts and changes to pay and conditions are due to start later today. The Unite union wrote to all British Airways cabin crew this week, criticising the company’s tactics and highlighting the union’s record on fighting for its members. The move follows BA’s surprise announcement on job cuts, pay deals and working practices. The BA plans are due to be implemented from November 16th. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:16:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-threatens-action-over-ba-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-threatens-action-over-ba-plans/ The Unite union is writing to all British Airways cabin crew, criticising the company’s tactics and highlighting the union’s record on fighting for its members. The move follows BA’s surprise announcement on job cuts, pay deals and working practices. The BA plans are due to be implemented from November 16th. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:43:13 +0000